as in health
the condition of being sound in body
Granddad's heartiness on the hike put everyone else to shame—he wouldn't even hear of stopping to rest
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Recent Examples of heartiness
Soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, fish sauce, and sriracha make a amazing marinade for the steak, while turnip greens add delicious heartiness.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Sour cream and cheese to add tang; pinto beans and red salsa for heartiness.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Braised short rib with a mirin soy sauce glaze brings the heartiness needed in the cold of January.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026
Grains and roasted veggies lend heartiness.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Mushrooms, plenty of vegetables and a mix of spices provide heartiness.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Dec. 2025
The premiere audience here at Sundance also laughed plenty, with a heartiness that suggests this curious experiment works well on some people.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Sour cream and cheese to add tang; pinto beans and red salsa for heartiness.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Braised short rib with a mirin soy sauce glaze brings the heartiness needed in the cold of January.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026
Grains and roasted veggies lend heartiness.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Mushrooms, plenty of vegetables and a mix of spices provide heartiness.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Dec. 2025
The premiere audience here at Sundance also laughed plenty, with a heartiness that suggests this curious experiment works well on some people.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartiness
Noun
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Donors must be at least 17 years old in most states (or 16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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The outpatient clinic opened in 2020 and offers services including primary care, as well as specialty health services such as laboratory work, telehealth, and mental health care, according to its website.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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A day with the Buttigieges is a never-ending succession of wholesomeness.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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Dees was the epitome of wholesomeness.—
Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Slow running also increases the size and strength of your heart chambers, increases blood volume, and improves the strength of your connective tissues, tendons, and bones, Hamilton adds.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
20 Mar. 2026
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If there have been too many mini-resets for the comfort of the supporters, a strength of Howe’s Newcastle has been absorbing lessons and responding, at least some of the time.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Unfortunately, Americans have proved themselves to be suckers for packaging that conveys a food’s healthiness, Bragg said.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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My intention was to get back the optimism and vigor students had always given me in times past—to get back home.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves directed the show with an eye toward brilliance of color and vigor of movement; Viviana Goodwin and Justin Austin led a spirited cast, with Kedrick Armstrong conducting and Damien Sneed handling the arrangements.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But even when the sun came out, crowds seemed much thinner than in years past, although a fitness event did bring visitors from across the country.—
Al Diaz,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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Completely sweat and waterproof for workouts, fitness and running.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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However, characterizations coming from Federal Reserve officials and market economists have grown at least a bit more optimistic — stressing the stability, if not the robustness, of the labor market.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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In testing, the model showed stronger robustness to noise and better generalization across different facial shapes compared to conventional approaches.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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Instead, examinations should prioritize risks that threaten bank safety and soundness.—
Katanga Johnson,
Bloomberg,
23 Feb. 2026
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Look for structural soundness over cosmetic looks when thrifting furniture.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Heartiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartiness. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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